EmpowerHER Cinema: 8 Must-Watch Movies Celebrating Female Strength

08 Dec, 2023

 Directed by Patty Jenkins, this superhero film follows the journey of Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess, as she discovers her true identity and powers.

Wonder Woman (2017)

Directed by Theodore Melfi, this film tells the true story of three African-American women mathematicians who played crucial roles at NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.

Hidden Figures (2016) 

Directed by George Miller, this action-packed film features Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa, a strong and determined character leading a rebellion against a tyrannical warlord.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this biographical film stars Julia Roberts as Erin Brockovich, a legal assistant who takes on a major corporation accused of polluting a city's water supply.

Erin Brockovich (2000) 

Directed by Tate Taylor, this adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's novel portrays the lives of African-American maids working in white households during the Civil Rights era, and the journalist who helps bring their stories to light.

The Help (2011)

Directed by David Lynch, this psychological thriller features a complex narrative centered around two women, played by Naomi Watts and Laura Harring, and explores themes of identity, ambition, and power.

Mulholland Drive (2001)

An animated film from Pixar, directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, that follows the journey of Princess Merida as she defies tradition and challenges societal expectations to shape her own destiny.

Brave (2012)

Directed by Penny Marshall, this film tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II, highlighting the strength and resilience of female athletes.

A League of Their Own (1992)